Oligoclase and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties

Oligoclase

Pyrophyllite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.62-2.672.65-2.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven

Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.

1.6 Cleavage

From the Greek, oligos and kasein, little cleavage.

{001} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Oligoclase and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Oligoclase and Pyrophyllite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Oligoclase and Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Oligoclase- Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Pyrophyllite- Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Oligoclase and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Oligoclase and Pyrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Oligoclase and Pyrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Oligoclase is 2.65-2.90 whereas that of Pyrophyllite is 2.65-2.90.